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Computers
MacVLAN Docker Configuration and Virtual Switch Setup in VMware ESXi
If you are working with Docker containers, one of the challenges and skills that you need to effectively spin up containerized workloads is understanding Docker networking. There is a neat docker network configuration with Docker that allows connecting Docker containers…
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Computers
Proxmox Mini PC Monster Running 150 Virtual Machines!
Recently, I reviewed the Geekom AE7 Mini PC with the Ryzen 7840HS processor and 32 GB of memory. While I didn’t have the RAM modules I wanted to have to fully test this little mini PC, I got my 96…
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Mini PC & Server
Upgrading Minisforum MS-01 RAM to 96 GB
The Minisforum MS-01 is a fantastic home lab server that I think fits the bill for most to run or start running their own home lab virtualization environment. It has the hardware features and capabilities that I think most will…
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Containers
Best Docker Container Commands You Aren’t Using
Docker has a lot of functionality from the command line and has built-in commands that allow doing a lot of different things with your containers. However, there are several Docker commands that you may not be using and you should…
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DevOps
Install CyberArk Conjur Open Source Secrets Management
Managing secrets is an extremely important part of DevOps and keeping things secure, whether you are housing secrets for your infrastructure as code, or other tasks. I have been a fan for quite a while of Hashicorp Vault. There are…
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VMware
New Scheduled Task to Delete Snapshots in vSphere 8.0 Update 3
In case you have not seen as of yet, one of the new features that is a welcomed addition to vSphere 8.0 Update 3 is a new built-in scheduled task feature that gets rid of snapshots on virtual machines. This…
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Mini PC & Server
Mini PC Server Rack Mount Options
Since I am getting more and more mini PCs in the home lab data center and since I have a traditional server rack that makes housing everything much easier, I have been thinking more about mini PC server rack options…
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Containers
OpenShift Local on Windows 11 and Troubleshooting Errors
With all the tumult across the virtualization space this year, many have been looking at alternative solutions to running virtualized environments, containers, VMs, etc. There are many great solutions out there. One that I haven’t personally tried before putting the…
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DevOps
7 Hashicorp Vault Alternatives in 2024
Hashicorp Vault is a popular solution for ones looking at secrets management with DevOps and other workflows. However, there are alternatives out there that have similar features and may offer a better solution for your use case. We will consider…
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home lab
Top 10 Home Lab Tools I Use in 2024
When it comes to running my home lab, there are a few tools that span across hardware and software that I use. When I sat down to think about exactly what I use the most, I narrowed this list down…
